by Eric Christianson | Jun 9, 2024 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Bupropion (Wellbutrin) is an antidepressant that is most commonly used as an alternative (or sometimes in combination) to SSRIs. In this post, I will share my most important bupropion clinical pearls as well as some things that may show up on your board exam! Seizure...
by Eric Christianson | May 1, 2024 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Women’s and Men’s Health Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Depression is one of the top three health disorders in adults ages 18-34 with approximately 21.3% of these adults having depression. This means that many women suffer from depression during their peak childbearing years and will begin medication to treat it....
by Eric Christianson | May 31, 2023 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Buspirone is an anti-anxiety medication that can be used for chronic management. I’ll outline some of the most important clinical pearls and share some anecdotal education in this blog post. The Good – Buspirone Clinical Pearls Buspirone is well tolerated...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 4, 2022 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Trazodone is a medication I see used in my geriatric practice on a daily basis. It is classified as a “serotonin modulator”. It has some serotonin antagonist action at lower doses and may have more serotonin agonist effects at higher dosages. In this...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 5, 2021 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors are a mainstay in the management of depression and other mental health disorders. All SSRIs are not created equal and when I am reviewing a patient case, I make sure to look for specific things that may put a patient at risk for...